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ZIP Code 43147

High Risk
High Risk PFAS Risk Level

PFAS above EPA limits detected

1 compound exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.

7
PFAS Detected
1
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
133%
Highest % of MCL

Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits

PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 133% of limit
Detected: 5.30 ppt
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY UTILITIES PWS

OH2301912 Low Level
Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Ohio
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
lithium
20000.00pptNo federal limit—Unregulated

COLUMBUS PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM

OH2504412 High Risk
Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
1
State
Ohio
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
5.30ppt
133% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
18.20pptNo federal limit—Unregulated
PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic acid
17.00pptNo federal limit—Unregulated
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
14.20pptNo federal limit—Unregulated
PFBS
Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid
11.10pptNo federal limit—Unregulated
PFHpA
Perfluoroheptanoic acid
4.30pptNo federal limit—Unregulated
Note: ZIP code 43147 is served by 2 separate water utilities. Results above show data for each system independently.

Data source: EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle (UCMR 5) — January 2026 release.

UCMR 5 tested ~10,000 public water systems serving more than 25 people between 2023-2025 for 29 PFAS compounds.

Detection values represent the highest single-sample result measured at entry points to the distribution system.

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